Researcher position in 2D spin-orbit devices and nano-oscillators

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The Department of Physics at the University of Gothenburg is located in the center of Gothenburg, with approximately 100 employees. The communication routes are good both nationally and internationally. The research focuses within the fields of Atom- and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Spintronics, and Complex Systems and Biophysics and is performed in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. The education programs at the Department include Bachelor- and Master programs in Physics, physics teacher-training programs, as well as outreach courses in Physics aimed for the general public. Gothenburg Physics Centre is a close collaboration with three other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology, which creates an innovative environment for all researchers and students at the department. For further information about the Department of Physics, please visit our website at www.physics.gu.se/english. More information about Gothenburg Physics Centre can be found at www.chalmers.se/en/centres/gpc/Pages/default.aspx. 

One of the most successful research areas at the department is spintronics with a focus on magnetodynamic phenomena in thin magnetic films and spintronic components and their possible applications. We study these components with magnetic, electrical and optical methods, and model them using GPU-accelerated micromagnetic simulations. Johan Åkerman's research group is running a major project funded by an ERC Advanced Grant where new spintronic devices are developed. The department is therefore looking for a Researcher to drive a part of this project forward.

Job assignments 

The main responsibility involves advancing research on 2D spin-orbit and magnetic materials heterostructures for applications in spintronic devices and nano-oscillators. This role requires expertise in nanodevice fabrication and cryogenic magneto transport measurements. Key tasks include preparing heterostructures, conducting nanofabrication, and performing cryogenic measurements on spintronic nanodevices. You will work together with PhD students and postdocs, contributing to both experimental design and analysis to drive research forward. Additional responsibilities include publishing findings in scientific articles, contributing to team publications, and presenting results at scientific conferences. 

Eligibility 

Eligible to be employed as a researcher is a person who has a Swedish doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. 

Qualifications 

We are looking for candidates who have shown scientific skill in the subject areas of nanomagnetism, spintronics, nanolithography and 2D magnetic materials. The scientific skills are mainly assessed based on peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals as well as lectures at international conferences. 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment 1 year, 12 months/year. 
Extent: 100 % 
Location: Department of Physics, Gothenburg 
First day of employment: 1 January, 2025. 

Appointment procedure 

Please apply online. The application shall include: 
- Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position 
- CV including scientific publications 
- Copy of exam certificate  
- Two referees (name, telephone no, relation) 

Contact details for the position

For further information regarding the position and employment procedure, please contact: Johan Åkerman, Professor, johan.akerman@physics.gu.se 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives 

How to apply 

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The application deadline is: 2024-12-09.  
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